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Of course, Asami Sato knew what she would be getting into when she asked the probending athlete on a date as an "apology" for running over him with her Satocycle. She has easily gotten Mako to accept her offer with just a flip of her hair. Both alphas and betas would do anything just to date her. Even though a lot of people want her, she has only had one boyfriend in her life, General Iroh. Sadly, their relationship burnt out quickly because of their busy schedules and the fact that she was not ready every time he tried to do something sexual with her.
She did not get in an accident with Mako on purpose though. Everything was just a coincidence, and it seems like life is in her favor because this guy sitting in front of her is the key so she could get closer to the Avatar. Truth be told, she was impressed when she first watched the Fire Ferrets win their first match with the Avatar on their side. The girl has some skills. It would be a lot more interesting to fight her when the time comes.
"I could help your team with your financial problems," she stated as she observed Mako's eyes widen in disbelief. The guy has been going on about how their team is doomed because they do not have the enough money to advance to the next round.
He gives her a huge smile. "Really? That would be great! You are really awesome, Asami," he chuckles before saying "You should watch our game tomorrow night!"
"I will gladly watch the tournament tomorrow," she forced out a smile. She is not really that excited to watch a bunch of benders use their bending as a form of entertainment to exploit money off of people. Asami's thoughts drift towards the Avatar and she found herself spacing out with what her date is blabbering about.
"-she is actually nice. Sometimes I swear she is like a female version of Bolin. You never would have guessed she is the Avatar," said Mako before taking a bite of his food.
Asami's attention snapped back to the fire bender. "You said something about the Avatar?"
Mako chuckles. "Yeah, we didn't get along at first, but she is actually a fun person. I thought the Avatar radiates with power and is dominating, but she is really just like us. Unless you challenge her," he mutters the last part as he rubs his left arm, remembering the time Korra hit him a little too hard during a sparring match.
"What happens when you challenge her?" The CEO asked with an eyebrow raised.
The athlete blushes under her stare. "She uh- she kind of becomes really pissed off and... uh, her Avatar-ness comes out to get her point across."
Huh, so she also uses her bending to get what she wants. Typical. "It must be nice to be able to bend, huh?"
"Yeah! My brother and I would probably be nothing if we did not have bending."
I'm not a bender, but I can surely bring you down. I can't wait to see you bender's faces after Amon strips away your powers. Asami looks at her wrist watch and pretends she has to go home soon, because she still has some blueprints to finish. "I'll see you tomorrow!" She kissed Mako's cheek before getting on her Satomobile and driving to her mansion.
Beautiful was the first thing that came to Korra's mind the moment she saw Mako's girlfriend. The omega's scent is also intoxicating, which almost made the Avatar walk up straight to her and just sniff the hell out of her. That would have been embarrassing. She shakes her head off those thoughts. The next feeling she had was one of annoyance. How dare this girl come in here and take the attention of her two friends away from her? Well, Korra, she is the reason why your team is still playing, so be thankful for that. The Avatar huffed and sat across the other side of the room, away from the happy couple and the fangirling Bolin. These guys are her first friends who are the same age as her, and she is not going to let a prissy rich girl take them away.
"I think the Avatar doesn't like me." Asami whispered to Mako, while looking at the pouting girl in the other side of the room.
Bolin overhears the CEO and laughs out loud. "Don't worry too much about her. She was like that with Mako, but now they have both warmed up to each other."
The Equalist used this moment to fully observe the master of all elements. She does not sense anything of major threat from her, other than her cockiness and her overly high ego, she looks like a harmless puppy. Though she can feel her dominance, Asami feels like this girl is not like any other alphas who belittles everyone who is beneath them. The Avatar is just like any other teenager with lots of mood swings. Asami lets her gaze linger as the probender removes her shirt to put on her probending gear. Mmm, I didn't expect a female Avatar to be that muscular. Look at those abs- Asami cut her thoughts before they go somewhere else. She felt an unfamiliar throb down her core, but ignored it. She has never looked at anyone like that before, even General Iroh. Asami has been to focused on work and did not have time for things like that. Maybe I'm just sexually frustrated because I have never done it with anyone and I was too busy with taking over the company to satiate my teenage hormones. A kiss on the cheek from Mako shook her out from her thoughts. "You're on already?"
"Yes, babe," Make stated with a grin.
Asami almost threw up at the nickname, but she still gave her a quick kiss on the lips for good luck.
The Fire Ferrets won the game and the four of them went on to celebrate at Narook's. When Korra excused herself to go to the restroom, Asami went with her.
"I"m sorry for whatever it is I did to make you mad at me," the raven-haired girl said as she watched Korra wash her hands. The CEO watched as the younger girl tensed before looking annoyed.
Korra rolled her eyes. She is not angry at the girl. Well, she kind of is. No one that perfect should be allowed to exist! And what makes it worse is that she is dating her teammate, who Korra just became friends for a while.
The Avatar is used to getting anything that she wants. As a princess in her tribe, everyone bends down to her will, no pun intended. There were a couple of girls in her tribe who fooled around with her, but the thought of actually mating with them would never cross her mind, so she is technically a virgin. Then this goddess struts in her life and all the Avatar could think of is having her which is not a good thing. Asami Sato is not part of the plan. Korra is in Republic City to learn air bending. After that, she will go back to her uncle and the Red Lotus will finally tell her what her mission is to the world. Meeting the CEO and having a tiny crush on her is bad. Korra acts mean towards her, trying to push her away, so this infatuation will fade eventually.
"Look, Asami, I'm not mad at you. I just... don't like you," the water tribe girl's eyes widen. "I-I mean I just don't like being around you, but I like you as a person, just not your... presence?" Korra hoped what she had said made sense.
Taken aback by the bluntness, Asami's cool demeanor almost broke down. I don't like you either. In fact, I hate you with all my heart. Somehow, that last statement in her mind did not settle well with her. "Why?"
Korra groaned in frustration. "Does there have to be a why in everything?"
The CEO shrugged. "We just met and you're already acting like I'm the worst human being in the world. I am your teammate's girlfriend, so it would be better for the team if we just get along. And I apologize if I have done something to warrant this kind of behavior from you, Avatar."
The lady has a point, but that does not mean Korra has to like it. "Fine, I'll try to act... civil," she said before stomping out of the washroom.
Asami chuckles to herself. If the Avatar is as childish as that, bringing her down would be a piece of cake.
"All weapons are ready for the attack." The emerald-eyed engineer is really anticipating the ambush they are about to make. She knows it is not the time to bring the Avatar down, but it would act as a threat and make everyone know that the Equalists are not to be taken lightly.
"Perfect," said Amon as he gazes through the window that gives him a full view of the Republic City. "The probending championships will be in a week. Tell the Lieutenant to prepare his men and make sure none of them would back out at the last minute."
Asami nods her head before leaving the room.
"Soon, everyone will know the true meaning of equality."
It is official: Avatar Korra hates Councilman Tarrlok. The man is really getting on her nerves. He has been doing everything he could to persuade the Avatar into joining his task force. The dark-skinned man has been offering her the most expensive gifts in Republic City. Heck, he even gave her a Satomobile! She does not even know how to drive. Besides, she has Naga and she would never trade her for anything. Then, after learning of her status as an alpha, he insinuated that he knows the most excellent comfort women in Republic City, who would be able to satisfy her sexual desires.
What made her dislike him even more is the gala he decided he to throw in her honor. Yes, I like the attention, but why does it have to be all fancy? I've never liked this back in my tribe and I will never like it here. Korra hates big parties. She feels as though she is being suffocated and everyone is breathing down her neck. It does great wonders to her pride, but it gets old after a while. She starts hating even more when she sees the raven-haired beauty with Mako and Bolin.
Asami is wearing a red cocktail dress that hugs all her curves in the right places. Her hair is pinned on one side and her make up is on point like always. Meanwhile, Korra is just wearing her usual outfit. She tries to pretend she did not see them, but she failed. She takes a sniff and realizes the girl is wearing suppressants. Huh, I guess she wouldn't want others flaunting themselves to her, especially in a gathering like this.
"Hey Bolin, Mako... Asami," the Avatar greets as the three approaches her.
The earth bender gives her a big hug and lifts her off the ground. "What's up, Korra bear? Can you believe it? They threw a huge party just for you! I mean, well, you're the Avatar so that shouldn't have been a surprise, but still! It would be awesome if someone throws a party like this for me."
Korra chuckles at his excitement. He turns to look at Mako, who is smiling softly at his younger brother. Her gaze then goes to the CEO and she couldn't help but admire the beauty that is radiating off of her.
Asami's eyebrow shoots up. The Avatar is staring at her way too long. Granted, she is used to being stared at by numerous amounts of people, but to have the most powerful being on earth look at her like that is something entirely different. Years of meeting different people and dealing with lots of individuals has turned Asami into an observant person, so the look Korra is giving her is something that she is way too familiar with. The master of all elements is crushing on her. But before she could dwell anymore on that thought, Tarrlok takes Korra away from them and brings her up the podium with him.
Once the Avatar stepped on stage, reporters have started throwing all their questions at her.
"How is your air bending training going?"
"Is it true you got locked up in the North Pole after an attempt to kidnap you?"
"What do you have to say about the Equalists?"
"Will you be joining Councilman Tarrlok's task force?"
"Why do you seem more interested in probending than stopping Amon?"
Korra grits her teeth in annoyance. This is all Tarrlok's doing. She knows that he did this on purpose to put her on the spot and pressure her into giving into his will. "Air bending training is doing well. I didn't get locked up, they tried to hide me from more possible captors. The Equalists are just as bad as the Triple Threat Triad. The gang uses bending to get what they want. The Equalists use chi blocking if things don't go their way. No, that task force is just another reason why some non-benders think they are getting oppressed, and therefore want to fight the government. If we want equality, then we should all be working together, not against each other. If you want respect, you should also know how to give it."
Tarrlok's jaw hardened at her answer. He actually thought his plan would work. Apparently, this teenage girl works well under pressure. Before she could talk any further, the councilman takes her away from the stage. "I apologize, but I think our dearest Avatar Korra has had enough for this evening. Even the most powerful being on earth deserves a rest," he stated with a wink as he walked Korra off stage.
At first, Asami was miffed at Korra for comparing the Equalists to the Triple Threat. We are nothing like those tyrants! But after hearing Korra talk about equality, she cannot help but feel a little proud of the girl. She thought the Avatar would quickly jump on the opportunity to side with benders. The CEO frowned at herself. Korra is still the enemy. She should still be taken down, no matter how strongly she also supports equality. True equality will never be met as long as the Avatar is living.
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Asami walks in on Korra while she is putting all her frustrations out on a training dummy in the probending gym. "Whoa there." Korra's head snaps towards the entrance. She is breathing heavily, a frown is evident on her face. The CEO walks towards her and takes a look at the dummy, whose head is now on the floor. She chuckles, "Let me guess: this is Councilman Tarrlok?"
Korra huffs before walking past the engineer and takes a sit on a bench. "I just can't believe he would actually try to pressure me into joining his task force!"
The raven-haired beauty takes a seat beside the Avatar and puts a hand on her arm. "But you didn't. You still followed what you think is right, instead of letting him get to you." Honestly, the hatred she is feeling for the Avatar is slowly dissipating, but she will never admit that to herself.
Korra eyes the hand touching her before looking straight at emerald eyes. "Y-Yeah," she shakes her head. "Still doesn't mean I'm not mad."
"You have every right to feel upset at what he did, but don't let it affect you that much. If it makes you feel better, I am on your side. I think what you said about equality is perfect," Asami forced out a smile. "I'm a non-bender and I know what it feels like when other people look at me like I am some helpless woman."
"Really?" The CEO nods. "Wow. Thanks, Asami. That actually means a lot. And I don't think you are helpless. I think you are one of the most amazing woman in the world! You're only eighteen and you're already running the biggest company in the world! And when I saw you sparring with Mako- you have awesome fighting skills. Plus, you are probably the most beautiful girl I have ever met. And-" the Avatar cuts herself off when she realizes the last part she has said. "I-I mean, um, yeah."
Asami raises her eyebrows and smirks. "I never knew you thought of me that way. I thought you dislike me?"
Korra blushes and stutters out "I like you! Well, not like like, but, um, you're my... friend." She has to admit: pushing the raven-haired beauty is hard when she has been nothing but nice to Korra.
"Uh-huh. Okay, well, I have to leave now. I have a business meeting to attend to." Asami grabbed the box she put down a few minutes before she approached Korra. "Oh, here. I almost forgot to give it to you. Those are your new probending gears. I already gave Mako and Bolin theirs."
The Avatar takes the item and smiles. "Thanks, Asami. I don't think I've ever said sorry for being such a brat towards you," she scratches the back of her neck. "So, yeah, um, I'm sorry."
Asami chuckles. She would never get over the fact that the master of all elements also has an awkward and dorky side. "It's all good, Korra. I really need to leave now. Bye."
Korra watches her as she walks out of the room. She lets out a huge sigh when she sees the slight tent on her crotch. "Well, damn," she grumbles before heading to the showers to relieve herself.
As Korra is preparing for the championships, a teenage boy enters their locker room and hands her a paper before scurrying out quickly. She opens the crumpled piece of paper and her jaw drops at the content.
Good luck, our dearest princess Avatar.
Only four people ever called her that: Ming Hua, Ghazan, P'li, and occasionally, Zaheer. This means the Red Lotus members will be watching her match tonight. Her excitement grew and a grin is evident on her face which Bolin noticed.
"Korra-bear, is that a love letter in your hand?" The earth bender asked with a teasing smile.
Asami and Mako looked at the Avatar and saw her delighted expression. The CEO frowned at this. She did not know the Avatar had any admirers. Well, she did. The Avatar is probably the most admired person in the world, but she did not know someone is romantically interested in the younger girl.
Korra laughs out loud. "No, Bolin. I just got a good luck letter from a fan. It's my first one, so I'm really happy about it." She is lying, of course. Ever since people found out about her, she has been getting a lot of fan mails, even when she was not a part of the Fire Ferrets yet.
"Awww, Korra. I'm so proud of you," the bulky guy walks towards her and gives her a side hug before putting on his probending gear. "By the way, Asami, these gears are really awesome!"
"Well, only the best for my team," the engineer answered with a polite smile.
"Babe, Bolin's right. These are really awesome. You're the best," said Mako before giving her a kiss.
Korra made a gagging noise at the two which made Bolin chuckle.
A man with a mustache enters the room and tells them to get ready for the match. He quickly makes eye contact with Asami and gives her a subtle nod.
That Tahno guy's smirk is really infuriating Korra. This guy is even more narcissistic than Meelo is! But she will not let this self-centered man get to her. Her family is watching her. They are somewhere in the audience, and she will give her best in this competition to make them proud.
But before they can even start, lightning zaps were seen and heard from all around the arena. All police officers, including Tenzin and Chief Beifong are taken down. Korra is confused as to why the Equalists decided to attack now of all times. She sees P'li and her mother figure gives her a look which says We got your back.
A huge airship flies above the arena and Amon, the leader of the Equalists shows himself. Tahno, wanting to prove himself, decided to use his water bending skills to attack the masked man. The vigilante easily dodged the attacks and chi blocked him until he is weak on his knees. Amon placed his thumb on the water bender's forehead. The whole arena was silenced, wanting to see what is about to happen. Tahno's shrilling scream was heard throughout the whole place and Korra's eyes widen when she sees the poor guy try to bend, but nothing happens.
Amon walks to the center of the stage and holds a microphone in his hand. "You benders use your so-called gifts for entertainment, so you can gain money. You have it easy, while us non-benders have to actually work hard to be able live. But not anymore. Soon everyone will be equal. No benders are going to step on non-benders for there will be no benders in the near future!"
Korra has had it. The masked man did not even notice her when she was just there on the stage with him. She lunged forward with a flaming fist and threw a punch. Amon dodged it easily, but instead of making a move on her, he just climbed the ladder to the airship and said "Until we meet again, Avatar." The master of all elements sees her guardians make a move to help her, but Zaheer said something to them and gestured to the now recovering police officers.
If they can't help her right now, then she will just have to do it by herself, but before she can reach the ladder, Amon's most trusted Lieutenant blocks her path. "Get out of the way, if you want to live!" She shouted at the Equalist. She only received a dry chuckle and an attempt to electrify her using his kali sticks. Korra jumped away from him and gave him an evil grin. "Very well then."
Asami is helping Mako and Bolin in the locker room after they were attacked by the Equalists. When she goes out to look for Korra, she sees her fighting the Lieutenant. What? That is not part of the plan! He must be trying to show off to Amon, but this will only make him mad.
Korra managed to remove his goggles and headgear and sees he is the man who was just talking to their team a while ago. She dodged another attack from him and sees that his kali sticks are made of metal. She metal bends the sticks towards her will, and uses it as her weapons. The Lieutenant's eyes widen in disbelief. He did not expect the Avatar to be well-trained considering the fact that she is only a teenager. The Water tribe princess strikes him with the stick which electrifies him, leaving him writhing on the ground. She looks around and sees that most people were already forced outside by the police officers and the other Equalists have already fled. Korra kicks the man into the water and throws the two lightning rods towards him, effectively electrifying him to death.
Four figures came up to her and before she knows it, she is wrapped in a group hug. "Uncle Ghazan, Aunt P'li, Aunt Ming Hua, and Uncle Zaheer!"
They all chuckle, except for Zaheer who only grunted in response. "We just wanted to say you did great defeating that Equalist, but we have to leave now. We have some business to attend to in Fire Nation," said P'li with a sad smile.
"Oh," Korra did not bother hiding her disappointment.
Ghazan put his arm around her shoulders. "Don't worry. We will see each each other again, kid."
"You were really amazing when you beat that non-bender. We trained you well, but we are sorry we didn't get to help. You know we aren't really best friends with the police," Ming Hua stated with a grin.
Korra let out a small chuckle. "It's okay. Besides, that guy was an easy fight."
Zaheer cleared his throat. "We have to take our leave. We have overstayed, and I can see a woman over there watching us," he gestured to the Future Industries CEO who suddenly turned her back and went inside the locker room.
"That's just my friend, Asami. She's probably worried about me."
Ghazan smirked. "Asami, eh?"
Korra raised an eyebrow. "What about her?"
"Well... when you said her name, your chubby cheeks turned a little pink," said Ming Hua as she pinch the Avatar's cheeks.
Korra huffed as she playfully slapped the hand away from her face. "My cheeks aren't chubby."
"We. Leave. Now." Zaheer said in a commanding tone. The other three gave her apologetic looks and hugged her one last time before leaving with their leader.
Asami could not believe it. The Avatar, bringer of peace and balance, just killed someone and acted as though it was nothing. The CEO is currently inside the locker room with Mako and Bolin, wondering what is up with Korra. Her mother used to tell her stories about Avatar Aang and how compassionate he is. Maybe he is the only bender who is sympathetic towards others. Asami would never forget the satisfied look on Korra's face as she watched the Lieutenant die a slow and painful death.